Overview
Are you an experienced leader in fostering services, passionate about improving the lives of looked after children and young people? We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Registered Manager to lead our geographically diverse fostering team and ensure we deliver outstanding outcomes for every child in our care.
About Us
Family Care is a family-owned fostering agency with over 30 years' experience supporting children and carers across the Midlands and North West. We work therapeutically to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
About the Role
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the operational leadership of a dedicated team including a Practice Manager, Social Workers, Support Workers, and Administrative Staff. Your role is to provide clear vision, strategic direction, and day-to-day oversight, ensuring that our fostering service consistently meets regulatory requirements and our high standards of care. You will manage and develop all aspects of the fostering service and support functions within our registered agency, ensuring full compliance with statutory guidance, national standards, and our Statement of Purpose. Safeguarding and the well-being of children and young people will remain at the heart of everything you do. You will also represent and promote Family Care, working to raise awareness of our child-focused, outcomes-driven approach. You\'ll operate within agreed budgets and uphold the organisation\'s policies, procedures, and values at all times.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational management of the fostering service, holding responsibility for the agency as Registered Manager, ensuring that the agency is fully compliant with legislative requirements and Family Care Group policies and procedures
* Lead the team with overall responsibility for supervisions, workload allocation, performance management, appraisals and disciplinary processes in line with policy and development plans
* Monitor the suitability and competence of foster carers to provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children
* Ensure services are developed, delivered and managed in accordance with relevant government agendas and frameworks
* Coordinate recruitment, assessment, training and supervision of foster carers and employees
* Undertake responsibility as panel advisor for the fostering panel
* Ensure the service provides effective 24-hour professional support for foster carers
* Contribute to strategic planning and business development
* Financial reporting
* Develop a highly motivated team and foster carer culture based on ideas and innovation
What we are looking for
* Qualifications: DipSW, CQSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent
* Management qualification (Level 5)
* Registered - Social Work England
* At least 2 years' experience relevant to Independent Fostering within the last five years and at least 1 year supervising and managing professional staff
* Proficient experience undertaking Form F Assessments
* Knowledge of CHARMS
* Participate in Out of Hours rota
* Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across Staffordshire & Lancashire
What we Offer
* Competitive salary up to £65,000 + car allowance & bonus
* Hybrid working model (Stafford/Lancashire office base)
* Contributory pension & long service awards
* Professional development opportunities
* Paycare & Employee Assistance Programme
* Supportive, family-owned organisation where your impact is recognised
Safeguarding
Family Care is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references. A criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment.
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